Samsung T769 Galaxy S Blaze. Mobile HotSpot

Note: You can not mount your phone’s microSD card to your computer while
using the USB tethering feature. If additional software or USB drivers
are required, navigate to: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/
downloads.
1.
Press
➔
and then tap
(Settings) ➔
To disconnect tethering:
1.
Plug in the USB cable between your computer and your
phone.
3.
When prompted for a USB mode, press
to exit the
menu.
4.
➔
and then tap
(Settings) ➔
Wireless and network ➔ USB tethering and Mobile HotSpot.
2.
Tap USB tethering from the Tethering menu to remove the
check mark and deactivate the feature.
Wireless and network ➔ USB tethering and Mobile HotSpot.
2.
Press
3.
Remove the USB cable from the phone.
Mobile HotSpot
This feature allows you to turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot.
The feature works best when used in conjunction with HSPA+
(4G) data services (although 3G service can also be used).
Tap USB tethering from the Tethering menu. This places a
green check mark next to the entry and activates the
feature. A Tethering or Hotspot active notification briefly
Important!: The Mobile AP service can not be active at the same time as
Wi-Fi. Please close your Wi-Fi connection prior to launching the
Mobile AP service.
appears on the screen.
Look for the Tethering active icon
area of the screen.
in the Status bar
Note: You must have a tethering plan on your account to use the Wi-Fi
hotspot. You can not use data on the device while it is being used as a
hotspot.
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To activate the Mobile HotSpot service:
1.
Press
➔
and then tap
To connect to the Mobile Hotspot:
(Settings) ➔
1.
Wireless and network ➔ USB tethering and Mobile HotSpot.
2.
Tap Mobile HotSpot settings ➔ OK.
3.
Tap Mobile HotSpot. This places a checkmark in the
(laptop, media device, etc.).
2.
adjacent field to activate the service.
4.
Tap OK to continue with the activation.
5.
Tap Configure Mobile HotSpot.
6.
Create a new Network SSID name and then write it down.
7.
Confirm the HotSpot service icon
Scan for Wi-Fi networks from the device and select your
phone hotspot from the network list.
• The SSID name for your phone’s hotspot is determined by what you
entered into the Network SSID field.
• You can change the name by tapping Configure Mobile HotSpot
➔ Network SSID and changing the entry.
3. Select this Hotspot and follow your on-screen instructions
to complete the connection.
appears at the top
of the screen.
Enable Wi-Fi (wireless) functionality on your target device
4.
Launch your Web browser to confirm you have an Internet
connection.
Note: By default, the connection is open and not secured. It is recommended
that you access the MobileWi-Fi Hotspot settings and create a secure
connection by using a password for communication.
Note: Using your 4G service and Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot drains your phone’s
battery at a much faster rate than when using any other feature
combination.
The best way to keep using the phone as a hotspot is to have it
connected to a power supply.
To secure the Mobile HotSpot service:
The two most common methods for securing your connection to
the Hotspot are to a security method (WPA2 PSK) and to Hide
your phone’s SSID name.
1.
Press
➔
and then tap
(Settings) ➔
Wireless and network ➔ USB tethering and Mobile HotSpot
➔ Mobile HotSpot settings ➔ Configure Mobile HotSpot.
2.
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Tap the Security field and select WPA2 PSK.
3.
With security enabled, enter a new password into the
Password field.
Important!: The more complex the password, the harder it will be for
intruders to break your security. It is recommended that you not
use names, birthdays, or other personal information.
4.
Tap Save to store the new settings.
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